PHP Errors Widget
The plugin allows to display PHP errors on the dashboard in a widget.
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PHP Errors Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 16 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 2.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where PHP Errors Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| error | >100 |
| log | >100 |
| php | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About PHP Errors Widget
From the official readme · v0.1Description
The plugin allows to display PHP errors on the dashboard in a widget.
I’ve wrap Gyrus’s code into a plugin, you can see the original code here:
http://sltaylor.co.uk/blog/wordpress-dashboard-widget-php-errors-log/
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
- Upload
php-errors-widgetfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to ‘Settings’ on the admin panel and select ‘PHP Errors Widget’
Frequently asked questions
How to set up?
Go to admin panel, select ‘Settings’ then ‘PHP Errors Widget’. Enter your path for the php error log file (ex.: /home/path/logs/php-errors.log). That’s it.
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FAQ
PHP Errors Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is PHP Errors Widget free?
Yes. PHP Errors Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is PHP Errors Widget safe to use in 2026?
PHP Errors Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use PHP Errors Widget?
PHP Errors Widget is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,410 times since it launched in January 2010. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.
Does PHP Errors Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
PHP Errors Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was PHP Errors Widget last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on January 21, 2010 (17 years ago).
Who makes PHP Errors Widget?
PHP Errors Widget is developed and maintained by t1gr0u.
What are the best alternatives to PHP Errors Widget?
The most popular alternatives to PHP Errors Widget are WP Maximum Execution Time E… (20K+ installs), Link Juice Keeper (10K+ installs) and WPS Bidouille (10K+ installs).
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